The story
Active Catholic cathedral struck by bullets during October 11, 1926 assassination of Hymie Weiss. Capone's men (including McGurn) positioned across street at 740 N. State, fired at Weiss approaching former O'Banion flower shop. Bullet holes remained visible in cornerstone for years.
Everything that was here
- 1926–1926
Holy Name Cathedralcrime-scene
Active Catholic cathedral struck by bullets during October 11, 1926 assassination of Hymie Weiss. Capone's men (including McGurn) positioned across street at 740 N. State, fired at Weiss approaching former O'Banion…
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